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Information Processes
Please note that all information you provide us with in this survey is kept strictly anonymous and only used for academic research purposes.
How long has your company been operational?
0-3 years
4-9 years
10 or more years
How many employees does your company have?
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501 or more
How long have you been working at your current company?
0-2 years
3-9 years
10 or more years
Does your company operate in more then one country?
Yes
No
Formal Information Gathering Questions
The questions in this section all refer to information which you gathered through FORMAL means (such as training, company databases, and company sponsored methods).
How much of your weekly information do you gather through formal means (such as training, company databases, and company sponsored methods)?
What motivated you to acquire this information?
Most important motivation:
Second most important motivation:
Third most important motivation:
If you faced barriers, what were the two strongest in acquiring this knowledge?
One barrier:
Another barrier:
Informal Information Gathering Questions
The questions in this section all refer to information which you gathered through INFORMAL means (such as asking a colleague, or finding the information on the internet or printed material).
How much of your weekly information do you gather through INFORMAL means (such as asking a colleague, or finding the information on the internet or printed material).?
If you faced barriers, what were the two strongest in acquiring this knowledge?
One barrier:
Another barrier:
What motivated you to acquire this information?
Most important motivation:
Second most important motivation:
Third most important motivation:
Concluding Questions
What methods do you use to acquire information and knowledge while working for your current company? Please list in point form the methods or tools you use most often?
Are there knowledge and information transfer policies, tools, or structures at your company that you think are very effective? If so what are they?